Autism Assessments | explained

We specialise in diagnosing autism in children and adults and only use the Autism Diagnostic Interview, revised (ADIR) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) instruments. These are considered the Gold standard in diagnosing autism.

Autism Assessments | explained

We specialise in diagnosing autism in children and adults and only use
the Autism Diagnostic Interview, revised (ADIR) and Autism Diagnostic
Observation Schedule (ADOS) instruments. These are considered the Gold
standard in diagnosing autism.

Based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire we can assess someone for autism either in their own home or at our practice.

Due to the type of assessment delivered it is essential that the environment is suitable for both the person being assessed and the person delivering the assessment. A home environment is by far the least stressful.

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ADIR | what does it do?

Used in research for decades, this comprehensive interview provides a thorough assessment of individuals suspected of having autism or other autism spectrum disorders. The ADI-R has proven highly useful for formal diagnosis as well as treatment and educational planning.

To administer the ADI-R, an experienced interviewer questions a parent or carer who is familiar with the developmental history and current behaviour of the individual being evaluated. The interview can be used to assess both children and adults, as long as their mental age is above 2 years, 0 months.

Allows you to accurately assess and diagnose autism and pervasive developmental disorder across ages, developmental levels, and language skills

This semi-structured assessment can be used to evaluate almost anyone suspected of having autism from toddlers to adults, from children with no speech to adults who are verbally fluent.

The ADOS consists of various activities that allow you to observe social and communication behaviors related to the diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorders. These activities provide interesting, standard contexts in which interaction can occur.

Speech and Language Therapists, do I need one?

A Speech and Language Therapist, or SALT as you may hear some people call them are specially trained individuals who assess and treat speech, language and communication problems in people of all ages to help them better communicate. They'll also work with people who have eating and swallowing problems.

SALT's can help people who have

difficulty producing and using speech

difficulty understanding language

difficulty using language

difficulty with feeding, chewing or swallowing

a stammer

a voice problem.

Problems may have been caused by

stroke

learning disability

neurological disorders e.g. Parkinson's disease

cancer of the mouth and throat

head injury

hearing loss and deafness

cleft palate

dementia.

A SALT is not necessarily required for a diagnosis of autism. In some cases we may advise that a SALT assessment is required but this will be discussed within the initial consultation.

Telephone: 01908 766526

Email: ask@thepracticemk.co.uk

Warren Park

T7 Canon Harnett Court, Warren Park,

Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NF

Katherine Goodsell Psychological Services is a trading name of One Psychology Limited